• The Concrete Network Features Extraordinary Stained Concrete Projects

• Leadership Academy Presented by National Association of Women in Construction
• The Newest Shops at The Emporium Mall

- The Concrete Network Features Extraordinary Stained Concrete Projects -

Copyright 2007 The Concrete Network All rights reserved.

"Extraordinary Stained Concrete Projects"

Decorative concrete contractors from around the country share awesome pictures and stories about unique jobs they've completed featuring stained concrete. From interior to exterior applications, these projects are everything but ordinary.

Yucaipa, CA (PRWEB) -- There's more to stained concrete, than pretty colors. Through concrete staining techniques, concrete floors and surfaces are being transformed from ordinary to extraordinary. Today's decorative concrete contractors are proving to be leaders in taking stained concrete to the next level through their advanced staining techniques.

The Concrete Network, the largest and most comprehensive source for concrete information, is featuring projects submitted by decorative concrete contractors from around the country. The concrete project articles highlight awesome pictures and tell the story behind how the projects were designed and completed by these great artisans. "These articles are a great source for homeowners and designers to gain inspiration and ideas for their own concrete projects," says Khara Dizmon, Content Manager for The Concrete Network. "One of the featured project articles tells about using concrete stains to create an elaborate, oriental concrete rug, and another describes how totally different concrete designs were tied together throughout multiple rooms of a house. The things that can be done with concrete these days are amazing!"

These articles are a great source for homeowners and designers to gain inspiration and ideas for their own concrete projects From coast to coast, contractors are not bashful when it comes to experimenting and improving on the uses of the decorative concrete industry's staining products. From modern to classical designs, neutral to bold, vibrant colors, contractors are using their product expertise and creative capabilities to create exactly what a homeowner is looking for.

Staining concrete is one of the most popular applications for transforming concrete slabs. Often referred to as colored concrete, homeowners, designers and builders are drawn to stained concrete because of the unique outcome that can be achieved combining colors, application techniques, etc. The results are limited only by the creativity of those involved in the stained concrete process.

Established in 1999, The Concrete Network's purpose is to educate consumers, builders, and contractors on popular decorative techniques and applications including stamped concrete, stained concrete floors, concrete countertops, polished concrete, and much more. In March 2007 The Concrete Network Web site had 997,745 visitors researching decorative concrete.

The site excels at connecting buyers with local contractors in their area through its Find-A-Contractor service. The service provides visitors with a list of decorative concrete contractors throughout the U.S. and Canada, and is fully searchable by 23 types of decorative concrete work and 200 metropolitan areas throughout North America.

The Concrete Network - Find concrete photos, articles, ideas, plus local contractors for colored, stamped and textured concrete patios, driveways, pool decks, interior stained floors, concrete countertops and many more decorative concrete applications for residential concrete, decorative concrete, concrete homes, basement
Website: The Concrete Network

This article ©Copyright 2007 The Concrete Network - Reproduced with permission.

- Leadership Academy Presented by National Association of Women in Construction -

Association's first Leadership Academy for women features valuable continuing education credit with quality instructors and networking in a prestigious location.

Fort Worth, TX (PRWEB) -- The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), along with the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), has announced an intensive three-day Leadership Academy. It will be held at Clemson University in Clemson, S.C., from Oct. 28-31, 2007.

NCCER's NAWIC Leadership Academy will provide a wealth of knowledge to participants. It is taught by expert instructors who have been in the industry for more than 30 years. The sessions will total twenty-four hours of lectures, case studies and student participation. Leadership skills are reinforced through case studies, group projects, team-building exercises and evening homework assignments.

To enhance the success of women in the construction industry. Academy participants will share their own experiences with other women from across the nation. Topics include: leadership and management styles; negotiating techniques; time management; conflict resolution; problem-solving techniques; and conducting effective meetings.

Bonding experiences will be reinforced with informal networking opportunities, class participation exercises and in evening discussions. The sessions will be conducted in a rustic cabin setting at Clemson University's outdoor laboratory facility on Lake Hartwell.

Tuition for NCCER's NAWIC Leadership Academy is $1,295. This includes three nights of lodging, all meals, course material, transportation to and from the airport, and nightly activities. Registration forms are now available by clicking on the Leadership Academy link at www.nawic.org, or call NCCER (888) 622-3720.

All women in construction are invited to participate. Completion of the Leadership Academy will merit three continuing education credits, a certificate of completion and wallet card from the NCCER National Registry. Space is limited to the first 30 enrollees.

Founded in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1955, NAWIC serves approximately 5,500 members in nearly 200 chapters in the United States. The Association has international affiliates in South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom. For more information please visit www.nawic.org.

NAWIC - Oour core purpose is "To enhance the success of women in the construction industry."
Web Site: Website Name - http://www.nawic.org,
Phone: 800-552-3506

This article ©Copyright 2007 NAWIC - Reproduced with permission.

- The Newest Shops at The Emporium Mall -

Shopping Online is easier and much more fun because of a very unique and attractive interface provided for all the shops featured at The Emporium Mall. Below are listings of our newest and most favorite shops. Enjoy!

Home Decor Gift Market Your source for elegant and affordable home decor and gifts for every occasion. We offer an awesome collection of home furnishings, garden decor, candles, bath and body, wine decor, water fountains and holiday decor. Get your FREE catalog today!

Custom Frame Art Gallery We offer top quality, custom framed and matted art prints, canvases, photographs, and posters for home decorating and interior design. We offer quality art prints at a discount of 40% to 50%, with free shipping and a money-back guarantee! Shop for pictures to complement your home or office decor.

Theme Kitchen Theme Kitchen offers a wide variety of the most popular kitchen theme products online, including apple, Italian, fat chef, French country, themed martini glasses and more. If you have a theme in mind, Theme Kitchen will help you bring it to life!

Adissons Iron Accents Quality handcrafted drapery hardware for side panels. Adissons curtain rods go beyond the ordinary, yet able to meld beautifully into virtually any well thought out space.

Heavenly Night's Lingerie Captivate the Essence of Love, Romance and Sensuality you deserve. You will find an enticing selection of fine and exotic lingerie. We stock a variety of lingerie ranging from Sexy Costumes Erotic Vinyl's/PVC, Super Sexy Sets, Plus Size & more!

Great Priced Furniture Great Priced Furniture, your source for Bedroom, Children's, Baby, Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, Home Office and Furniture Clearance Sales. All furniture comes with a 30 day money back guarantee.

aGardenPlace Visit our shops and save on fun items for Home and Garden: Save 10% on your first order in our Garden Decor Shop. Just enter 'welcome at checkout' Send premium roses, lilies and floral bouquets delivered straight from growers greenhouse.

Modern Asian Furniture Greentea Design is your online source for Asian-inspired living room furniture, dining room furniture, kitchen furniture and bedroom furniture. Our collection includes both antique pieces and contemporary furniture designs.

FloorMall.com With over 11,000 floors and flooring products to choose from we are your one stop flooring shop. From prefinished to unfinished flooring we have what you are looking floors. Come visit us for Rugs, Carpet, Tile, Vinyl and laminate flooring.

Big Paw Designs Unique & classic accessories for hip dogs and cool cats and pet lovers! Big Paw Designs collar charms, dog jewelry and pet lover gifts will make your pet the hippest dog or coolest cat around.

Canine Snack Shack We offer home made dog treats. We also have a large selection of collars, leads, carriers, toys, jewelry, and more in our boutique. Celebrate your dog's birthday with one of our party packages.

Crystal Gifts Distinctive gifts of crystal for any occasion. Browse our site for gift objects that will be much coveted. You can choose from crystal glasses, photo frames, vases, dinnerware, bridal and wedding gifts and a large variety of crystal glass items.

G.I.A. Devotions God Speaks, a book by Gia Clunie, is a diary of Christian, Spirit-Led devotions.

Trina Clark Designs Prim Country Graphics Artist Trina Clark brings you country graphics and prim pixels, digital scrapbook element kits, alphabets, numbers, printable cutouts, e-papers, tags, ribbons, buttons, brads, digital greeting cards, freebies and so much more!

Luxury In Bloom.com Unique, upscale silk floral and custom arrangements with feathers, pods, grasses and beautiful flowers for your home, garden, weddings and office. Silk Trees, Green Plants, Greenery, Topiaries, Orchids, and so much more!

Onlinewall Art & Framing Highest Quality Art Prints, Posters, Originals, Framing Below Half Price Guaranteed. Your Decorators Secret.

CK Wreaths.com Unique silk floral wreaths and arrangements. Quality sand-carved crystal and glass clocks and frames.

Luxurious Treasures Luxurious Treasures, brings you unique gifts to decorate your home. Our home furnishing products are made from natural materials, handcrafted by artisans from all over the world who still use centuries-old production traditions.

AKA Gourmet Custom Gift Baskets, Gift Basket Arrangements: Wines Baskets, Gourmet Food Baskets, Corporate Gift Baskets, Chocolate Truffles and Gift Items.

Children's Room Design Artistic Sensations blends whismical with practical in the art of children's room design. We serve all ages from babys to teens. We provide children's furniture, bedding, room decor and decorating help with children's room themes.